bapd77

I find it hysterical sometime how childish people can be on this forum.

Hopper12

....Corvette issues probably have more to do with other parts supply issues, but the chip issue is real. Here's one link of many. Best, Paul

Sometimes we read/comprehend what we want to fit our narrative. Just thought I'd try to help a bit by adding some info. While the chip shortage may not have impacted C8 production directly, other parts shortages certainly have. And chip shortages are driving some strange short-term price increases for new/used cars/trucks. Sometimes we all get wrapped around the axles for no reason. Keyboard warriors. Meant no harm whatsoever. Whatever.....let's move on to politics as that might be less sensitive.

SSWIM

You sir can do whatever your little self desires. Good luck. Who knows, maybe you will get lucky. You do seem to have a wealth of knowledge and seem to have an answer for just about everything. I am sure your advice and council is in high demand and surely appreciated by many. I look forward to many more stimulating and knowledge filled posts by you.

Sam

pmayo

I have bought early C4, C6, C7 and C8's Everyone laughed and said crazy to pay MSRP. Well for my C8 -- I will have it for 2 years (and maybe 3) at least before any of the hyena's ever see one at a discount. Supply and demand. These past two years with COVID (shutdown) and a strike certainly effected production numbers and NOT chip shortages. Yes there are some supply issues and GM seems to at least manage the C8 well as we have two shifts with only a few weeks of shutdown due to shortages. People on dealer lists not getting a 2021 and moved to 2022 sound like a repeat of 2020. Love all of my Vettes but the C8 is special.

To the OP Stranger things may happen -- got my 2014 C7 on a dealer walk in as the dealer just had one canceled that was on the way already built. That does happen and there still are some non greedy small dealers out there. Paid MSRP without any Admin despite other local Florida dealers adding 5K to the price. Needless to say I purchased my second C7 from them 3 years later.

Bird67

AJ, I see this opinion repeated frequently, but I have to wonder if the numbers add up. IIRC Z06 constituted about 17% of 2019 production, so Z06's will trickle into rather than flood the market. Then, not every Z06 buyer has a C8 to unload, or will choose to unload the C8 if they own one. Plus, I would expect that some Z06 buyers learned the lesson about selling too early in anticipation of getting the next car in their driveway (thinking of those who sold C7s in anticipation of getting a C8 quickly, which didn't happen). This isn't to say that Z06 will have zero effect on the used C8 market, but logically it doesn't make sense that there will be a flood of Stingrays for sale due due to desperation, driving Stingrays overnight to dime-a-dozen status. Rather I would expect a slow return to normalcy of used Corvettes due only in small part to availability of new Z06s.

I didn't factor in the likelihood that we will see a repeat of the ADM experience with Stingrays when Z06 comes out...I suspect that too will hold used Stingray prices somewhat higher than the return to normalcy might cause.

Having said all that, my crystal ball is no better than yours or anyone else's, so who knows...

newc8vette

Agree. Hard to believe these are actually adults writing these comments!

sluggballz

Wow. This wasn't where I was thinking it would end up. Haha.
I don't mind paying msrp, I don't mind waiting a year to get my new car. I was just shocked that I was told my car would be marked up OVER 50% of the msrp. I have two corvettes now, so, I'm not in a desperate mode to get one. I haven't even been in a c8 because if I do I'll Jones until I do get mine. I just look at this as an opportunity to save up more for the down payment. I appreciate all the comments and help, I've contacted two dealers and will make my decision about who to go with in a day or two.
I promised my son 6 years ago when we took a trip to the museum that the next time we went back was to pick up our new car, he will be 20 when we go back, so, he already is asking to drive it!! Hahaha.

Thanks again.

MattMD

May want to consider Rick Hendrick Duluth (Atlanta). Timeline for new orders is probably about a year but $1000 deposit by credit card and sold at MSRP. One of the big Corvette dealers in the south. We have a thread https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...ga-thread.html. ajmart85 also from Myrtle Beach area is having his built this week it seems like.

Doesn't hurt to deposit at a few dealers and see who's fastest. There's been uncertainty in allocation numbers so far with a new allocation model this year. Deposits should all be refundable.

bapd77

It’s really pathetic. It’s no wonder the stigma Corvette owners have.

BADBIRDCAGE

What drives your thoughts that you think the secondary market will be flooded with cars from desperate people? Not everyone wants a Z06. Not everyone can afford a Z06.

Skid Row Joe

If you wait until Jan./February of 2022, you won't receive your C8 for a 12 months lead time. You should order now, for next late Spring or Summer 2022 delivery.

Skid Row Joe

I've read here on forum, testimonials of Rick Hendrick Chevrolet in Georgia as being "$750.00 +/- over MSRP." If this is true, why would anyone wait a year to pay OVER MSRP, when MacMulkin Chevrolet takes the same year lead time to sell @ MSRP?

MattMD

It's not the same lead time. MM is a few months longer. I deposited within a week of each other at both and MM is multiple months longer, the list is at like 1400. But we will see how long each takes.

OP is from SC, it's 300 miles to RHD vs 900 miles to MM. Do the math on the travel or shipping options with that difference. Just an option.

Phil1098

This one post shows just how far out of touch with reality you are. You can forget the past, OK, so they kept the spelling of the name the same, but this is a whole new game. Think I'm wrong, just post what generations at reveal had a nationwide tour that had thousands of people standing in line for 3-4 hours just to see the car up close. I'll answer it for you, none. When 2 out of 3 C8 owners are new to GM and there have been countless owners on this forum that had never owned a Corvette, only Porsches, Ferraris, Lamborghinis, etc. and now added a C8 to their stables, you are clearly missing the impact this car has had on the market. Just name one other ME sports car with this level of performance that doesn't start at $150k+, none. When there are still people waiting 1-2 years to get a C8 and you say a year from now they'll be selling for under MSRP, again, more proof that you are completely out of touch.

Fast Dawg

I put down my initial deposit at Rick Hendrick - Duluth, GA on 4/8/21 and my C8 is being built this Friday - 9/3/21. You don't pay over MSRP at RHD - except for the $799 administrative fee. That's cheaper than most courtesy deliveries. Both Ciocca and MM, after I put down deposits with them on 3/30/21, told me it would be at least a year before I got a C8.

I live about an hour from RHD, will be getting my car about five months from my initial deposit, and won't have to pay for a courtesy delivery - which MM is now limiting to certain dealers. The biggest Corvette dealers have much longer wait lists so IMHO RHD can get you a car just as fast if not faster. We have another dealer in North Ga. - Megel in Dawsonville - who can get a Corvette just as fast and only charges MSRP. Shopping local dealers isn't always a bad thing.

rjktech

its probably some facebook authority of disinformation.

Warp Ten

Oh man this thread needs to be Killed.. PLEASE

RedC7AZ

I'm getting a C8 at a market adjusted discount, which for the unforeseen future is at MSRP.

Red C8 of Jax

Also, every Z06 built will take place of a Stringray that could have been built for someone waiting on a dealers list for a Stingray.

Skid Row Joe

Actually, Rick Hendrick Chevrolet charges; "$799.00," according to one member's testimony. That's not MSRP....